BMedSc Honours Human Molecular Biology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The BMedScHons in Human Molecular Biology (study code BC864100) is a one-year UFS Honours degree in molecular biology techniques and research.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Human Molecular Biology | Duration: 1 year full-time; at least 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Three compulsory modules: Research Techniques (16 credits), Research Literature Studies (24 credits) and Research Project (32 credits), plus three modules of choice from Diagnostic Molecular Biology, Introductory Immunology, Introductory Haematology, Capita Selecta (16 credits each) and a second Capita Selecta module (MBGS6824). Modules of choice have three-hour examination papers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BMedSc, BSc or equivalent with an applicable curriculum; no degree with substantial credit-bearing experiential training modules (for example Integrative Medical Laboratory Sciences Practical or Clinical Practice modules) is accepted as equivalent. Admission is subject to selection; applicants contact the subject head of Human Molecular Biology.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diploma applications open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August (Economic and Management Sciences); Health Sciences postgraduate diplomas close 30 September for both local and international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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